EcoTAC Salt-Free Hard Water Conditioner Installation Manual - Installation
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CONFIRM THAT YOUR WATER CONDITIONS MEET THE OPERATING
CONDITIONS ON PAGE 3 BEFORE COMMENCING THE INSTALLATION
PROCESS. IF IN DOUBT, CALL YOUR DEALER FOR ADVICE.
INSTALLED UNITS CANNOT BE RETURNED.
INSTALLATION
We recommend that you read the entire installation instructions before commencing the
actual installation. While we strongly recommend that a licensed plumber perform all
installation work, a mechanically-inclined homeowner can install an EcoTAC™ system. In all
cases, it is critical that the installation be done in accordance with these instructions and all
applicable plumbing codes. Be sure to obtain all required permits. If these instructions and
the applicable codes are in conflict, the relevant plumbing/electrical code shall be followed.
Equipment failure, personal injury, or property damage can result if this equipment is not
installed properly.
Step 1. – Pre-Installation Inspection
Inspect all of the components that you received with
your unit. You should have received the following:
1. Pre-Assembled Treatment Unit Consisting of:
1. Valve
2. Bypass Assembly
3. Treatment Tank
4. Lower Distributor / Riser Tube Assembly
5. Upper Locking Stack Screen
6. EcoTAC™ media (pre-loaded in the tank)*
7. Tank Jacket Kit
2. Connection Fittings – the standard
fittings provided are 1” MNPT thread. If selected
at time of purchase, you may have received the
optional 1” SharkBite® quick-connect fittings with
your unit.
*Please note: There is only a small amount of
EcoTAC™ media in the treatment tank. This is
completely normal and is necessary to allow the required freeboard to permit the media bed
to completely fluidize during operation. See Operating Conditions section on Page 3 for the